Cuban Black Bean Soup

Name: Cuban Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 bay leaves; 1 lb dried black beans; 12 1/2 cups water, divided; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 3 medium); 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions; 1/3 cup chopped shallot (about 2 small); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups diced peeled avocados; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cups thinly sliced red onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped chopped 33% -less-sodium smoked cooked ham; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup light sour cream; 10 teaspoons unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted; 1/3 cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 medium); lime wedge (optional)

Submitted by dicentra

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Ready In:: 3hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 21
Serves:: 10

ingredients

2 bay leaves
1 lb dried black beans
12 ¹⁄₂ cups water, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped green bell peppers (about 3 medium)
2 ¹⁄₂ cups coarsely chopped onions
¹⁄₃ cup chopped shallot (about 2 small)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups diced peeled avocados
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups thinly sliced red onions
1 ¹⁄₂ cups chopped chopped 33% -less-sodium smoked cooked ham
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup light sour cream
10 teaspoons unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted
¹⁄₃ cup finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 medium)
lime wedge (optional)

directions

Place bay leaves and beans in a Dutch oven. Add 12 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, chopped onion, and shallots to pan; cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in cumin, dried oregano, and fresh oregano; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a blender; add remaining 1/2 cup water. Puree until smooth.
Add vegetable mixture, sugar, and salt to beans; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves. Combine avocado and juice; toss gently.
Ladle 3/4 cup bean mixture into each of 10 bowls; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons avocado mixture, about 3 tablespoons red onion, 2 tablespoons ham, about 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, about 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon pumpkin seed kernels, and about 1/2 teaspoon jalapeño pepper. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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